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Lessons from a Native Garden (One Year Later)

Three lessons for supporting wildlife right outside your door

Mar 4 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Joy of Waking: A Morning Practice

How I treat each morning as a gift, not a given

Feb 19 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Omega-3s and Omega-6s: Why They Matter, How Much You Need, and the Balance Between Them

What you need to know about essential fats, seed oils, and the role ultra-processed foods play in our modern omega imbalance

Oct 21, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Friday Musings: Crispy Chickpea Recipe + Special Reunion

Plus, the recording from my lunchtime live!

Feb 20 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Problem With the “Vegans Kill Animals Too” Argument

Animal agriculture is the problem. Not vegans.

Feb 13 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Friday Musings: Crispy Chickpea Recipe + Special Reunion

Plus, the recording from my lunchtime live!

Feb 20 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Friday Musings: Dry January Inspiration and Reading Goals

A few things I'm watching, drinking, and enjoying

Jan 30 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Friday Musings: Favorite Plant-Based Chicken, Recommended Films, and Simple Recipe

A few things I'm watching, eating, cooking, and drinking!

Oct 10, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Food for Thought Podcast

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Should You Get a DEXA Scan?

What Body Composition Scans Can Tell You (and What Mine Told Me)

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Bone Health at Every Age (Part 1: Nutrition & Hormones)

The Science of Strong Bones in Perimenopause and Beyond

Feb 21 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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History’s Romantic Foods from Chocolate to Pomegrantes

The sensual art of eating (for Valentine's Day or any romantic meal)

Feb 6 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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The Language of Menopause

The words we use that shape our perception of women's health, hormones, and aging

Jan 30 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Health and Wellness

Omega-3s and Omega-6s: Why They Matter, How Much You Need, and the Balance Between Them

What you need to know about essential fats, seed oils, and the role ultra-processed foods play in our modern omega imbalance

Oct 21, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why Plant Proteins Are Lean and Complete

Why “lean protein” tends to be code for "animal meat"—and why plants qualify as lean proteins

Sep 25, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Pills vs. Plants: Are Supplements Worth Taking?

A practical guide to getting the nutrients you need, skipping what you don’t, and saving money in the process.

Jul 25, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Garlic and Greens Soup

A Favorite Nutrient-Dense, Plant-Packed Soup for Every Season!

Mar 20, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Food and Drink

Aphrodisiac Foods: From Pomegranates to Chocolate

The sensual art of eating (just in time for Valentine's Day)

Feb 11 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

St. Lucia Buns: A Celebration of Light — and Saffron!

A recipe for traditional Swedish saffron buns, also known as lussekatter (“Lucia's cats”)

Dec 13, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Panzanella: A Salad Made from Bread, and a Word That Brings Us Together

How a humble dish—and its ancient name—remind us that bread has always meant food, connection, and companionship.

Jul 8, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Sacred History of Pretzels

The Plant-Based Origins of Everyone's Favorite Snack

Apr 18, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Wildlife and Nature

Lessons from a Native Garden (One Year Later)

Three lessons for supporting wildlife right outside your door

Mar 4 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Grow Native Wildflowers—for Beauty, Biodiversity, and Pollinators

A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Every Budget and Any Size Space

May 25, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Why I Don’t Use Bird Feeders — And What I Do Instead to Attract and Support Birds

One of the simplest and most essential ways to help birds, animals, and insects

May 4, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Backyard Wildlife Safari: Simple Ways to Support (and Admire) the Animals Among Us

Wild animals are right outside your door, and you don't have to pay thousands of dollars to see them.

Apr 27, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Trips and Travel

Eating Out Vegan

Is it hard to eat out as a vegan without feeling like a PIA?

Jan 8 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Dear Airlines: Why Am I Being Punished for Being Vegan?

An Appeal to Airlines That Think Plant-Based Passengers Lack Standards—or Taste Buds

Jun 22, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Walnut Mushroom Pâté in the Land of Foie Gras

Navigating Dordogne’s rich food culture as a plant-based traveler

Jun 15, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Avoid Animal Cruelty While Traveling

What to know—and what to avoid—before your next trip

Jun 9, 2025 • Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Reflections on the everyday wonders that make a meaningful life. Bestselling author and podcaster of 20 years with a message of joy, hope, and kindness. Practical inspiration rooted in real life.

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